I currently teach Chinese to students in grades K-12. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Bennington College in 2004 and my Master’s Degree from the Ohio State University in 2007. I am currently finishing up the last few classes I need to add an English endorsement to my teaching license. Beginning in August I also plan to start working on my Special Education endorsement. I have taught at both the college and secondary levels and I thoroughly enjoy bringing my love of learning to each and every one of my students.
I am married and have two children ages two and four. I am looking forward to the summer weather and a nice long summer vacation. I will be staying home with the kids this summer and working part-time at my favorite independent bookstore. We always go to our cottage on Lake St. Catherine for at least a week and I am looking forward to relaxing on the beach and enjoying some quiet time away from home. I am excited about teaching both Chinese and English next year and look forward to planning classes and creating a high quality curriculum this summer.
By taking courses through the University of Phoenix I hope to improve my teaching and understanding of literacy and language teaching. I have been doing my students teaching in a 7/8 Honors English class this year and it has been a wonderful experience. My supervising teacher has been very supportive and has provided me with invaluable feedback and support. I am hoping to gain new insight and ideas from my classmates at University of Phoenix through discussion and debate that will further add to my development as a teacher and life-long learner.
Glenda DeLuca:
I live in rural Utah at the foot of the Uinta Mountains near the Duchesne (pronounced Doo-Shane) river. The small community here consists of around 300 people between two towns, Tabiona and Hanna. I teach Language Arts in grades 7-12 at Tabiona School which is a k-12 school.
I have a BS in accounting with a Certified Management Accountant and Enrolled Agent and worked for 10 years in the corporate environment in Salt Lake City. A few years ago I decided to change my career to teaching and earned my MA in secondary education and became endorsed in business classes, particularly financial literacy, computer technology and accounting. I soon found out that there are few openings for business teachers and I took the job at Tabiona teaching English Language Arts. I am currently finishing my fourth year teaching English and find myself in overtime in completing the credits necessary to earn my English endorsement. This class is required by the State of Utah for that purpose.
I have 4 children and 3 grandchildren with 2 more on the way. I am currently single. I have a 75 acre ranch where I keep 3 horses, a dog, and 5 cats. I am into natural remedies and do not see a doctor unless I am injured. My recreation consists of mountain riding, hiking and exploring historical sites. My hobbies are wood carving, painting and creating lamps out of deer and elk horns and building wooden items such as picture frames for my artwork. I love to read and find that teaching English has introduced me to several new authors that write excellent books for the junior and high school age students.
Dana Shearman:
I am from St. Louis, MO, and except for a few years away for the first part of college, I've lived here all my life. I received my Bachelor's degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis, and I am now in a graduate education program at Fontbonne University here in St. Louis, also pursuing my teacher certification in Secondary English. I was a full-time substitute teacher at an urban charter school in downtown St. Louis this past semester, and found out at the beginning of April that I was accepted into the Teach For America program. This fall, I will be teaching High School English in one of the city schools. I am very excited about this opportunity to work in my immediate community and work to address the achievement gap in an urban school.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost seven years, and we have a daughter who will be two in August. She is a wonderfully curious toddler and it makes me so happy that she loves to learn! We live in an older part of St. Louis city and are in the life-long process of fixing up an historic home. Our urban neighborhood is very diverse (I sometimes say eclectic) and we love being within walking distance to our church and wonderful restaurants. My husband and I own and operate a small cafe serving house-made gelato (Italian style ice cream), espresso drinks, homemade pastries and breads, as well as lunch. Our shop is only about six or seven blocks from our house. We love going for walks and exploring our neighborhood. There's great historic architecture and many places to stop and grab a bite to eat along the way. I will be working under a provisional certificate during my two year commitment with Teach For America, and this class will help toward my full Missouri teaching certificate.
Jacey Calhoun:
My fiancé and I moved to St. Louis last year to take a teaching job. I am originally from Kansas City, but absolutely love it out here.
I am a first year teacher and teach high school English. I have a terrific group of students that have made my year incredible! I have a hard schedule with three preps daily, including: English 12, English 11, and Honors English 12. Each class is very unique and has its own struggles and rewards.
I am also the Varsity Dance Team coach where I teach. My dance team girls are amazing, and watching them grow as individuals and dancers is probably the most rewarding thing I have ever seen. We have all grown very close through the year!
I graduated from the University of Kansas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I always had on the back burner that I wanted to be a high school English teacher but could not see the end in undergrad. After receiving my Bachelor’s, I went directly through to get a Master of Arts in Teaching with a combined certification program to teach. I have completed all of my requirements except for two courses that I am currently enrolled in. I am super excited to graduate in August!
Eric Sherman:
I live in Greenville, Maine on the state’s largest lake called Moosehead Lake. It’s a very rural area; the year-round population is about 1,500, but it spikes to 5,000 in the summer. Our town’s high school has a 9-12 population of about 85 students. It’s a great place to bring up kids. My wife and I have a 15 year-old daughter who is a sophomore. We’re busy living life in the Northern Maine woods.
I’ve been a teacher for 13 years. I taught middle school history for seven years in a town called Lincoln. I commuted there on Monday mornings, spent the week, then I commuted home to Greenville on Friday afternoons. It was tough, but that’s what you do when you live in the sticks. Six years ago, I applied for a high school history job closer to my home and got it. I travel 30 miles one way to work, but am able to be home each night and be a part of my daughter’s weekday life- it’s been great. The school I teach in has a population of 225. I teach World History, US History I, US History II, Economics, and Theatre Arts.
I’m also active in some extra-curricular activities at my school. Currently I’m the assistant spring track coach, and have been each spring since my arrival here. I coached cross country and spring track at my job in Lincoln. The other activity I do is direct plays. We usually do two One Act plays a year- one in the fall and one in the early spring. I love doing these activities as I get to know the kids on a completely different level, and it is a help in the classroom.
I’m in hopes of getting a job in Greenville as a middle school ELA/History position has opened up. I need 12 credits in order to get my English endorsement/certification here in Maine. If I get the job, I can work under a conditional license, and I will need to finish the credits within two years. MTE/546 fulfills 3 of those credits, so as long as I pass, I’m well on my way to full English certification in Maine. If I don’t get the job in Greenville, I will still continue my education and get my English certification. It’s win/win either way!
This is my first time taking an online course, so I’m a little nervous about it- mostly because I’m extremely busy. Everyone I’ve spoken to says I’ll do just fine though. I love reading, but don’t find near time enough to do as much as I want. I think I’m pretty good at English as I’ve always done well in my English classes. So, I’m looking forward to learning more here in MTE/546!
Finally, I have been a whitewater raft guide for 25 years here in Maine on the Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead Rivers. It’s a great summer job! I’ve rafted in upstate New York, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and Arizona (three times down the Colorado!) In 2007, I rafted a river that began in the Yukon Territory, continued through British Columbia, and into Alaska- it's called the Tatshenshini. It’s a fantastic way to see different places. I definitely share my rafting travels and experiences with my students.
Members- Learning Team A:
Cheryl Cornwell:
I currently teach Chinese to students in grades K-12. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Bennington College in 2004 and my Master’s Degree from the Ohio State University in 2007. I am currently finishing up the last few classes I need to add an English endorsement to my teaching license. Beginning in August I also plan to start working on my Special Education endorsement. I have taught at both the college and secondary levels and I thoroughly enjoy bringing my love of learning to each and every one of my students.
I am married and have two children ages two and four. I am looking forward to the summer weather and a nice long summer vacation. I will be staying home with the kids this summer and working part-time at my favorite independent bookstore. We always go to our cottage on Lake St. Catherine for at least a week and I am looking forward to relaxing on the beach and enjoying some quiet time away from home. I am excited about teaching both Chinese and English next year and look forward to planning classes and creating a high quality curriculum this summer.
By taking courses through the University of Phoenix I hope to improve my teaching and understanding of literacy and language teaching. I have been doing my students teaching in a 7/8 Honors English class this year and it has been a wonderful experience. My supervising teacher has been very supportive and has provided me with invaluable feedback and support. I am hoping to gain new insight and ideas from my classmates at University of Phoenix through discussion and debate that will further add to my development as a teacher and life-long learner.
Glenda DeLuca:
I live in rural Utah at the foot of the Uinta Mountains near the Duchesne (pronounced Doo-Shane) river. The small community here consists of around 300 people between two towns, Tabiona and Hanna. I teach Language Arts in grades 7-12 at Tabiona School which is a k-12 school.
I have a BS in accounting with a Certified Management Accountant and Enrolled Agent and worked for 10 years in the corporate environment in Salt Lake City. A few years ago I decided to change my career to teaching and earned my MA in secondary education and became endorsed in business classes, particularly financial literacy, computer technology and accounting. I soon found out that there are few openings for business teachers and I took the job at Tabiona teaching English Language Arts. I am currently finishing my fourth year teaching English and find myself in overtime in completing the credits necessary to earn my English endorsement. This class is required by the State of Utah for that purpose.
I have 4 children and 3 grandchildren with 2 more on the way. I am currently single. I have a 75 acre ranch where I keep 3 horses, a dog, and 5 cats. I am into natural remedies and do not see a doctor unless I am injured. My recreation consists of mountain riding, hiking and exploring historical sites. My hobbies are wood carving, painting and creating lamps out of deer and elk horns and building wooden items such as picture frames for my artwork. I love to read and find that teaching English has introduced me to several new authors that write excellent books for the junior and high school age students.
Dana Shearman:
I am from St. Louis, MO, and except for a few years away for the first part of college, I've lived here all my life. I received my Bachelor's degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis, and I am now in a graduate education program at Fontbonne University here in St. Louis, also pursuing my teacher certification in Secondary English. I was a full-time substitute teacher at an urban charter school in downtown St. Louis this past semester, and found out at the beginning of April that I was accepted into the Teach For America program. This fall, I will be teaching High School English in one of the city schools. I am very excited about this opportunity to work in my immediate community and work to address the achievement gap in an urban school.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost seven years, and we have a daughter who will be two in August. She is a wonderfully curious toddler and it makes me so happy that she loves to learn! We live in an older part of St. Louis city and are in the life-long process of fixing up an historic home. Our urban neighborhood is very diverse (I sometimes say eclectic) and we love being within walking distance to our church and wonderful restaurants. My husband and I own and operate a small cafe serving house-made gelato (Italian style ice cream), espresso drinks, homemade pastries and breads, as well as lunch. Our shop is only about six or seven blocks from our house. We love going for walks and exploring our neighborhood. There's great historic architecture and many places to stop and grab a bite to eat along the way. I will be working under a provisional certificate during my two year commitment with Teach For America, and this class will help toward my full Missouri teaching certificate.
Jacey Calhoun:
My fiancé and I moved to St. Louis last year to take a teaching job. I am originally from Kansas City, but absolutely love it out here.
I am a first year teacher and teach high school English. I have a terrific group of students that have made my year incredible! I have a hard schedule with three preps daily, including: English 12, English 11, and Honors English 12. Each class is very unique and has its own struggles and rewards.
I am also the Varsity Dance Team coach where I teach. My dance team girls are amazing, and watching them grow as individuals and dancers is probably the most rewarding thing I have ever seen. We have all grown very close through the year!
I graduated from the University of Kansas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I always had on the back burner that I wanted to be a high school English teacher but could not see the end in undergrad. After receiving my Bachelor’s, I went directly through to get a Master of Arts in Teaching with a combined certification program to teach. I have completed all of my requirements except for two courses that I am currently enrolled in. I am super excited to graduate in August!
Eric Sherman:
I live in Greenville, Maine on the state’s largest lake called Moosehead Lake. It’s a very rural area; the year-round population is about 1,500, but it spikes to 5,000 in the summer. Our town’s high school has a 9-12 population of about 85 students. It’s a great place to bring up kids. My wife and I have a 15 year-old daughter who is a sophomore. We’re busy living life in the Northern Maine woods.
I’ve been a teacher for 13 years. I taught middle school history for seven years in a town called Lincoln. I commuted there on Monday mornings, spent the week, then I commuted home to Greenville on Friday afternoons. It was tough, but that’s what you do when you live in the sticks. Six years ago, I applied for a high school history job closer to my home and got it. I travel 30 miles one way to work, but am able to be home each night and be a part of my daughter’s weekday life- it’s been great. The school I teach in has a population of 225. I teach World History, US History I, US History II, Economics, and Theatre Arts.
I’m also active in some extra-curricular activities at my school. Currently I’m the assistant spring track coach, and have been each spring since my arrival here. I coached cross country and spring track at my job in Lincoln. The other activity I do is direct plays. We usually do two One Act plays a year- one in the fall and one in the early spring. I love doing these activities as I get to know the kids on a completely different level, and it is a help in the classroom.
I’m in hopes of getting a job in Greenville as a middle school ELA/History position has opened up. I need 12 credits in order to get my English endorsement/certification here in Maine. If I get the job, I can work under a conditional license, and I will need to finish the credits within two years. MTE/546 fulfills 3 of those credits, so as long as I pass, I’m well on my way to full English certification in Maine. If I don’t get the job in Greenville, I will still continue my education and get my English certification. It’s win/win either way!
This is my first time taking an online course, so I’m a little nervous about it- mostly because I’m extremely busy. Everyone I’ve spoken to says I’ll do just fine though. I love reading, but don’t find near time enough to do as much as I want. I think I’m pretty good at English as I’ve always done well in my English classes. So, I’m looking forward to learning more here in MTE/546!
Finally, I have been a whitewater raft guide for 25 years here in Maine on the Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead Rivers. It’s a great summer job! I’ve rafted in upstate New York, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and Arizona (three times down the Colorado!) In 2007, I rafted a river that began in the Yukon Territory, continued through British Columbia, and into Alaska- it's called the Tatshenshini. It’s a fantastic way to see different places. I definitely share my rafting travels and experiences with my students.